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Rory McIlroy

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4 May 1989

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The Masters

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

11 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM

The Masters

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

10 Apr 2026 - 10:11AM

The Masters

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

8 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM

The Masters

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

5 Apr 2026 - 1:54PM

Rory McIlroy hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back green jackets. Photo: AP

LIV Golf

Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, money earned can go towards European Tour fines

The first European Tour title for the American moves him back into the top 30 in the world, revealed he is negotiating a new contract for LIV.

26 Jan 2026 - 1:15PM

Year in Review

Year in golf: McIlroy joins elite club, Europe win Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed another stellar year and the civil war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour rumbles on.

25 Dec 2025 - 2:33PM

Asian Tour

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

2 Nov 2025 - 9:32PM

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin walks up to the 18th green on the final day of the Link Hong Kong Open. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong sports

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games

From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.

17 Oct 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Asian Tour

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

Kelvin Si targeting glory on home soil in October tournament after being motivated by Northern Irish Open fervour for world No 2.

20 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM

LIV Golf

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

Abraham Ancer putts during the second round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

PGA Tour

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

19 Feb 2024 - 10:42AM

Hideki Matsuyama speaks to the media after winning the Genesis Invitational. Photo: AFP

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

13 Jan 2024 - 11:37AM

Saudi Pro League

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

27 Dec 2023 - 1:30PM

Cristiano Ronaldo listens to a question during a press conference for his official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr football club in in Riyadh on January 3, 2023. Photo: AP

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

12 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Greg Norman, Tiger Woods and Fred Couples are among golf’s richest players. Photos: Reuters, @tigerwoods/Instagram, AFP

Millionaires and billionaires

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

13 Nov 2023 - 8:00PM

Aramco Team Series

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

8 Oct 2023 - 8:07PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

Spanish golfer Sergio García with the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light in the backdrop. Photo: Handout

The Open Championship

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

24 Jul 2023 - 4:51PM

The Open Championship

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

22 Jul 2023 - 9:06AM

The Open Championship

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

21 Jul 2023 - 10:12AM

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the first round at Royal Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

LIV Golf

Ousting Norman, giving McIlroy, Woods LIV teams, part of PGA Tour talks

Documents released as part of US Senate investigation shed light on discussions surrounding merger talks between golf’s rival factions

12 Jul 2023 - 5:09PM

Senator Richard Blumenthal, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations, speaks during a hearing in Washington. Photo: Bloomberg

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

PGA Tour

Wyndham Clark holds nerve and holds off McIlroy to win US Open

American Wyndham Clark finishes at 10-under, one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club

19 Jun 2023 - 11:00AM

PGA Tour

‘Hypocrite’ PGA chief Monahan defends secrecy behind shock LIV merger

PGA Tour’s Jay Monahan says he accepts he will be branded ‘a hypocrite’ for changing his stance, as families of victims of September 11 attacks call him ‘just another paid Saudi shill’.

7 Jun 2023 - 10:30AM

PGA Tour

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

22 May 2023 - 10:46AM

Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the US PGA Championship. Photo: AP

LIV Golf

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

4 May 2023 - 10:13AM

LIV Golf

Smith says he’s already planning defence of Open Championship title

Australian believes he is close to being tournament ready ahead of last major of the year at Royal Liverpool.

23 Apr 2023 - 4:57PM

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Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, money earned can go towards European Tour fines

The first European Tour title for the American moves him back into the top 30 in the world, revealed he is negotiating a new contract for LIV.

Year in golf: McIlroy joins elite club, Europe win Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed another stellar year and the civil war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour rumbles on.

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games

From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

Kelvin Si targeting glory on home soil in October tournament after being motivated by Northern Irish Open fervour for world No 2.

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

Ousting Norman, giving McIlroy, Woods LIV teams, part of PGA Tour talks

Documents released as part of US Senate investigation shed light on discussions surrounding merger talks between golf’s rival factions

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

Wyndham Clark holds nerve and holds off McIlroy to win US Open

American Wyndham Clark finishes at 10-under, one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club

‘Hypocrite’ PGA chief Monahan defends secrecy behind shock LIV merger

PGA Tour’s Jay Monahan says he accepts he will be branded ‘a hypocrite’ for changing his stance, as families of victims of September 11 attacks call him ‘just another paid Saudi shill’.

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

Smith says he’s already planning defence of Open Championship title

Australian believes he is close to being tournament ready ahead of last major of the year at Royal Liverpool.

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games